What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse/Cooler Operator position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
T.G. Lee Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operator-cooler (forklift certified) to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products, loading, unloading, and staging materials for outgoing delivery, and working any station or line that is assigned. Additionally, warehouse operators are responsible for safely operating various material and handling equipment and machinery within a warehouse, cooler, freezer or dock environment.
RATE OF PAY:
- $21.50 per hour
SCHEDULE AVAILABLE:
- 3 positions available
- Schedule will be Mon thru Sat from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Off days will be Sun and one day during the week
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) with company contribution*
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Service recognition and employee rewards*
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Uniforms provided
- Work for dairy farm families
*varies by company
T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 to 2 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience
- Certification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications
- Able to work in a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse/cooler team
- Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing)
- Able to perform routine machine adjustments
- Able to adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as assigned
- Able to follow directions
- Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer